Yup you read that right. Tim Sylvia vs. Andrei Arlovski 4 slotted for 'ONE FC 5: Pride of a Nation. How times have changed...

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A fourth meeting between former UFC champions Tim Sylvia (31-7) and Andrei Arlovski (17-9) is set for "ONE FC: Pride of a Nation."

Company officials announced the heavyweight clash earlier today.

The event takes place Aug. 31 at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines, and it's available as an online pay-per-view in North America.

It's Sylvia's first booking since the 36-year-old recently was offered a Strikeforce contract and a fight with Daniel Cormier that was later rescinded. Sylvia recently told MMAjunkie.com ([Only registered and activated users can see links. ]) he was "shocked" that the contract, which would have allowed him to move into the UFC after the Strikeforce fight, was ultimately s****ped. The UFC's Frank Mir got the slot against Cormier instead.

As a consolation, Sylvia now fights Arlovski for a fourth time. Seven years ago, they were the two biggest names in the UFC's rather shallow heavyweight division. Arlovski won the first meeting via submission to win the interim title, but a year later, Sylvia won the next two fights to first take and then defend the belt.

Given the level they are at, I think it makes sense. All they can do is look for the best fight outside of the UFC. Both have dropped down a level from elite and notched up a few weak wins going into this fight.

Sylvia has greatly hurt his credibility by not having all his fights at 265.